Mentioned in Podcasts

Person

Every book Brian Simpson recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Brian Simpson has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of September 1, 2026.
  • Brian Simpson has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of September 1, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 5 episodes, as of September 1, 2026.
  • The 3 books Brian Simpson has mentioned in the most episodes, as of September 1, 2026: Outliers, American Psycho and Bloodlands.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Brian Simpson aired on September 1, 2026.

Updated

Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 4 books · 5 episodes across 1 podcast

Brian Simpson appeared multiple times on The Joe Rogan Experience, engaging in wide-ranging conversations that frequently touched upon history, cultural phenomena, true crime, and literature. Throughout his podcast appearances, Simpson referenced several impactful books to support his observations and comedic commentary. He brought up Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers on multiple occasions, using it to discuss Appalachian cultural history, the repetition and extreme practice that shaped the Beatles during their early gigs in Hamburg, Germany, and the access to resources that enables extraordinary success stories. Simpson also mentioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s The Real Anthony Fauci while discussing pandemic-related controversies and public health figures. Delving into darker psychological territory, Simpson shared his thoughts on Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho, remarking that the book is significantly more disturbing than its film adaptation. Additionally, Simpson referenced Timothy Snyder's Bloodlands during a conversation touching upon World War II history in Europe between Hitler and Stalin. Through these varied literary mentions, Simpson illustrated how books serve as a framework for understanding human behavior, historical atrocities, and cultural milestones.

Books Brian Simpson recommended or discussed

Who said what is determined automatically. In hand-checked samples, at least 6% of mentions were credited to the wrong speaker — sometimes an interviewer’s line recorded as the guest’s, sometimes the reverse. Every entry below quotes the words and links to the episode, so you can check it.

We earn a commission if you buy through the store links below, at no cost to you.

  1. Outliers

    Malcolm Gladwell · Discussed · 2 episodes

    Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is an examination of the external factors, cultural legacies, and massive amounts of practice that contribute to extraordinary success.

    Discussed
    “I think this is from is this from Malcolm Gladwell's book?”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #2491 - Brian Simpson 2026-04-29
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. American Psycho

    Bret Easton Ellis · Discussed · 1 episode

    American Psycho is a controversial and satirical 1991 horror novel by Bret Easton Ellis that explores the hyper-materialistic, ultra-violent life of Wall Street yuppie and serial killer Patrick Bateman.

    Discussed
    “American Psycho that was a great movie dude Awesome the book is even more [ __ ] up”
    The Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #2006 - Brian Simpson 2023-07-11 Listen at 1:12:41
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Bloodlands

    Timothy Snyder · Discussed · 1 episode

    Bloodlands by Timothy Snyder is a historical examination of the mass killings and political atrocities committed by the regimes of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin in Eastern Europe during the mid-twentieth century.

    Discussed
    “it's called bloodlands it's in europe between hitler and stalin and it's all about you know when stalin was in power”
    The Joe Rogan Experience Joe Rogan Experience #1751 - Brian Simpson 2021-12-23 Listen at 3:22:55
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. The Real Anthony Fauci

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Discussed · 1 episode

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial book "The Real Anthony Fauci" investigates public health policies, pharmaceutical industry influence, and the management of major medical crises.

    Discussed
    “I remember you sent me that book. It was like I forget who wrote that book. Which one? RFK Jr. The real Anthony Fouchy, I think.”
    The Joe Rogan Experience #2548 - Brian Simpson 2026-09-01
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#2548 - Brian SimpsonThe Joe Rogan Experience2026-09-011
#2491 - Brian SimpsonThe Joe Rogan Experience2026-04-292
Joe Rogan Experience #2006 - Brian SimpsonThe Joe Rogan Experience2023-07-111
Joe Rogan Experience #1915 - Brian SimpsonThe Joe Rogan Experience2022-12-272
Joe Rogan Experience #1751 - Brian SimpsonThe Joe Rogan Experience2021-12-231